Autism in the Criminal Justice System, with Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S. | EDB 131

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with criminal defense attorney and autism expert Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S.. Carol is a former Prosecutor and has been a criminal defense attorney and family lawyer for over 25 years. She focuses her law practice on special education and specializes in advocating for the interests of those with autism. Ms. Weinman is recognized as an autism expert and legal consultant, author, mediator, trainer and nationwide speaker on autism. She is passionately committed to educating others worldwide about understanding the autistic brain and behavior, and how autism plays a role in the commission of criminal offenses and inappropriate behavior. Carol discusses her experience as a mother to a son with autism, and how people on the spectrum often find themselves in misunderstandings with law enforcement.

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[martekindustries]

I am autistic and got in trouble. I am glad there is someone now that is recognizing and helping.

[zijunluk]

I wander lots of autistic people get aggressive if things dont work in their way. And they are vulnerable to be bullied. If they were bullied and led them to fight back the bullies of any age, then how criminal justice deal with this?

[Moodie]

I was tricked into applying for a ppp loan and wasn’t until today I realized what I had been guided to do... I’m autistic and mental and legally incompetent I genuinely didn’t fully know or grasp what I was actually doing .. I’m so horrible .. why am I so stupid I can’t stop crying I would never commit a crime 😭😭😭

[David-jsyk]

Have a look at the autism injustice website and see the numerous injustices in the uk

[tracysullivan]

I salute you, Carol, for your expertise in this field. It takes a special person to understand the unique condition of ASD's and we need more people like yourself to represent these individuals in the criminal justice system.

[kingbehemoth]

I have autism. Nobody gave a shit. I am very high functioning. I think I am now constantly on survival mode. Even today. I'm very scared.

[TravisGriffinTron]

God, she's doing the Lord's work. Thank you for bringing her in.

[rebeccahutton]

I really could do with you for my son's upcoming trial

[Blake-pkzy]

Does anyone know how maybe I could ever get in touch with her?..

[СофияСойко]

I went to queens university belfast and know i am a lawyer at the icc

[Lizzieverse]

Yes!!! Females suffer silently and desperately need help! Thanks for covering this topic.

[Lizzieverse]

I would really love to network with you and your guests. I am a psych nurse practitioner with high functioning autism characteristics, I have several family members who also demonstrate autistic traits, and a nephew who has been diagnosed with ASD. I am trying to specialize in this area, particularly with females on the spectrum, and it would be so great to connect with other professionals with knowledge and experience with this condition.

[honeyrider]

Im curious as to her point of view on what took place at the capital?

[markanthony]

How can I have an autistic person who is incarcerated for stocking his ex girlfriend because of his repetitive behavior in detaching from a relationship?

[phoenixholisticwellnessllc]

I see Carol is an ABA trainer. Much of the autistic community is pretty opposed to the ABA. I wonder if she still trains in ABA, or how Carol views the overarching viewpoint of the autistic community's view of ABA.

[davidc]

Great to see your expertise, but the criminal law is very bad with autistic people especially with some of us who have unusual computer skills. See Gary McKinnon, Laurie Love and now myself. I’m in England and my actions which were about a very unusual computer action . I have been convicted but am appealing.

[grandmastermario]

Trauma survivors never get away with crimes neither should people with developmental disabilities or autism it's no excuse